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Wondering what is the most popular car of the prewar era is. That would be from 1911 thru 1942.

It seems to me that the most traffic here on the Chat is about the cars around the ´early Thirties. Say 1931 and 1932. But that can't be right. Who in the world would want one of those?

I assume that the 1957 would top the after war list.

Thanks.

Charlie

I think 32 is the most beautiful old car and 54 belAir most beautiful modern car.

1941 is my favorite pre war....1949 or 1950 favorite post war.

1938 Cabriolet was the best car pre war and the 1958 Impala Convertible post war! In my opinion

Probably a good thing we don't all like the same car

For pre-war, my vote would go for a '41 convertible...(Charlie, did I really type that!?). For post-war, it would be a '51 convertible - what I was hoping to find in the field back in the early '70's when I tramped down the grass to find the '50 convertible that Brewster is now enjoying.

post-war: 57 corvettes. mike mccagh

Mike,

Opps! I meant to exclude Corvettes. If those were considered, it would make the whole question result in such a squeeing that it would be a "no contest."

Sorry to everyone. but lets exclude Corvettes. They belong in a class all by themselves.

Thanks for all the replies.

Pre-war my vote goes for the 1932 Deluxe Sports Roadster and the 1941 SD 5-passenger Coupe (tie) and for after-war the 1950 Bel Air and Convertible (again a tie). That's cheating, I know, but couldn't make up my mind. Just pity me

Best

Charlie

Note: Please don't follow my example of split opinions.

My favorite pre-WWII are the '31-2 Roadster Pickups. A close second are the Series D V-8s. Don't have a favorite post war as there are just too many.

All of you Guy's are delusional. Everybody knows that the 36's are the most beautiful ride of pre-war Chevrolet's. The 35's might be a distant second.

Most Potular Old Chevrolet . Hmmmm

The most "POT"ular old Chevy is ......

My vote for pre war is 32 any model

After war so many but I will say 67 Chevelle SS!

I know, I know. Just this once, I thought I could get by without the error being glaringly pointed out, But nooooo.

Best,

Charlie

I mentioned this "new 50 Chevrolet" in one of my recent posts but can't remember where. Anyway, her it is.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=new+1950+chevrolet+convertible+coral+

Best,

Charlie

Old49er, now that was funny! But I wouldn't want that car.

Charlie, How in their right mind would take a car like that out in the snow? I didn't know that they came with wire wheels either. The next video is a 1951 convertible owned by J D Byriders, in the back ground is an F 100 that I used to work on in the service. They are both neat cars.

That '50 convertible in the snow was bought by a VCCA member in the Pittsburgh area. It now has the correct wheels, and is a beautiful car. It was on the Eastern Six Cylinder Tour a couple of years ago.

This is like asking what is the best flavor ice cream or which is your favorite grandchild. Having said that anything with a bow tie beats anything else. Pre-war my vote goes to '32 any body style. Post-war, excluding Corvettes, is any tri-five Nomad.

Let’s see my favorites 34 Chevrolet Standard Sports Roadster is the best year of all Chevys with 33 Ford being the best year! Here are a few pictures from my collection!
Rory

My vote goes to the '31. I don't like the top on a '32 Roadster and 1931 was the first year Chevrolet outsold Ford. I have a lighted sign in my basement that stated "first in sales 1931 and every year is posted thru 1953 except 1935. I have been told there was a fire at the transmission plant in 1935 that halted some production. I was told that when I had a '35 Standard Sedan. The man asked me if I had a Ford or Chevrolet transmission and then he told me about the fire.

I think that 1927 was the first year that Chevrolet outsold Ford?

Here is from the history book! The Great Depression began, but Ford sold 4.5 million thrifty Model A's before production ceased in 1931. While other businesses disintegrated and failed, Ford was still selling a lot of cars. Ford outsold Chevy in 1929 and 1930, although Chevy was back on top from 1931 through 1933.

Yes 1927 & 1928 Chevrolet passed Ford with sales!

I don't think the Standard models were affected by the transmission factory fire. The parts book designation for the "odd" transmission is "with WT" (Warner Transmission) next to the part description. I'm pretty sure you only see it on Master and truck models, including truck 4 Speeds.
I can't pick a favorite. Anyone who saw what I was driving on the Southeastern Fall tour knows how my wacky taste is.

Mike

My favorite Chevrolet year is 1931. I have owned at least one 1931 for the past 50 years. Not as boxy as earlier models. Don't look like they are pumped up slightly over capacity like the mid-30s.

Chipper,
I am deeply offended by your characterization of my 1935 and 1936 Chevys as "pumped up over capacity". I'm so upset, I think I will have to eat a doughnut and lie down for a while to calm down. Your inflammatory remarks are shocking.

Mike